Hiring Insights
5 Signs You're Losing Top Trades Talent to Competitors
The skilled trades talent gap is real, and the companies winning the war for talent share a few key habits. Here's what they're doing differently.
5 min readApril 15, 2026
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Hiring guides, career advice, and industry trends — from people who live inside the skilled trades and operations world every day.
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Career Advice
How to Negotiate Your Salary as a Skilled Tradesperson
Most tradespeople undervalue their skills at the negotiating table. We break down exactly how to research market rates and make your case confidently.
7 min readApril 10, 2026
Operations
Building Your First Onboarding Process That Actually Works
Bad onboarding is the number one reason new hires leave in the first 90 days. Here's how to build a simple, effective process that retains people.
6 min readApril 5, 2026
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Hiring InsightsMarch 28, 2026
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire (And How to Avoid It)
A failed hire costs 1.5–2x the annual salary of the role. We walk through where most companies go wrong and how to build a process that actually predicts performance.
8 min read
Career AdviceMarch 20, 2026
Resume Tips for Skilled Trades Professionals
Your resume doesn't need to look like an office worker's. Here's what hiring managers in manufacturing and industrial actually want to see.
4 min read
Industry TrendsMarch 12, 2026
The Skilled Trades Labor Shortage: 2026 State of the Market
Data on open positions, wage trends, and what it means for companies trying to hire skilled workers over the next 3–5 years.
10 min read
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